In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, rose, spice, balsamic
Palate: red fruit, mineral, fine tannin
From the steep Rocche di Castiglione cru, Vietti's most aromatic Barolo shows perfumed red cherry and rose with fine-grained tannin and a long, mineral finish.
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
The braise's depth meets the cru's red-fruit perfume and firm tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle earth resonates with the wine's mineral, savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salty alpine cheese sharpens the red-cherry lift.
How to serve Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Vietti has bottled single-vineyard Barolo from the Rocche di Castiglione cru in Castiglione Falletto for decades, one of the zone's most perfumed and elegant sites.
- 1961 — Vietti releases early single-cru Barolo bottlings under Alfredo Currado
Facts
- Producer
- Vietti
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 200 to 400 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1961
Frequently asked about Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione
What does Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, rose, spice, balsamic. On the palate, red fruit, mineral, fine tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the steep Rocche di Castiglione cru, Vietti's most aromatic Barolo shows perfumed red cherry and rose with fine-grained tannin and a long, mineral finish.
When should I drink Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione?
Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. The braise's depth meets the cru's red-fruit perfume and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.